Sunday, January 31, 2010

Project "Pan them all!" update + Clairol Perfect 10 + NOTW + FOTD

My giveaway closes tomorrow at midnight so don't forget to enter here!!

Two more products to cross off my Project "Pan them all!" list!

Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Renew Daily Regenerating Moisture Cream

Luscious Layers Vanilla Fudge Layer Cake Whipped Body Butter

That Garnier cream is my HG facial moisturizer, as it seems to be the only one that is able to get rid of dry skin, and it makes my face feels so fresh and smooth. I was in a hurry to pan it because it has exceeded his expiration date by... almost 2 years, and the texture started to look weird. Here are some pictures of the last bits:

I'm not sure if you will be able to see it... but the texture have become a lot more watery and it was turning yellow!

I know I shouldn't have finished it as it was getting weird... but I decided to give it a try and as it didn't do nothing bad to my skin, I continued using it. I would have felt bad to throw it away )=

I will now be using my new Marcelle Hydra-C 24H Moisturizing Gel-Cream as a facial moisturizer ^^

The whipped body butter was not on my list of things to pan, but I had to use another moisturizer because I finished Avon Naturals Strawberry & Guava Moisturizing Body Yogurt. And I quickly finished it as the container is so small!

I dyed my hair with Clairol Perfect 10 in Dark Brown (espresso on the double):


Here's what is inside the box:
 

So I proceeded on applying the color:

 It's funny how brown hair dye always look purple at the roots when applied!

I was afraid to let the dye only 10 minutes in my hair... so I extended it to around 15 minutes. And here is the final result, fresh from the shower:


I'm amazed at how shiny and soft my hair are now!

 
  
I'll be doing a review of this product soon!

Onto my NOTW:


Yes, I'm totally addicted to glitters! So I used:

  • Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Xtreme Wear - Tangerine
  • old glittery nail polish (it's so old it doesn't even have a label anymore!)
  • Sally hansen Ultimate Shield Fortifying Base & Toap Coat
Yesterday I met with friend for dinner, and I decided to try my Physicians Formula Mosaic Cream Eye Shadow in Nutmeg Mosaic I got for 1$ at a Dollar Tree in Wildwoods:


Face
CoverGirl Tanfastic Bronzer - Soleil 315
CoverGirl Cheekers Blush - ? (the label has been torned)

Eyes
Physicians Formula Mosaic Cream Eye Shadow - Nutmeg Mosaic
Maybelline Unstoppable Eyeliner - Onyx
Maybelline Lash Stiletto Mascara - Black

Lips
they were chapped and dry so I skipped lipgloss or lipstick and tried to treat them with Jamieson Laboratories Vitamin E 100% Pure Oil

This Physicians Forumlas palette is actually a cream-to-powder eyeshadow. It is highly pigmented, but it seems to crease quickly... I will try using a primer before applying it next time.

I subscribed to Fashion Magazine some times ago, and I received my gift for subscribing this week:
It's two samples of L'Oréal EverPure Color Care System. I've got a 0.5 FL. OZ (15 ml) shampoo and conditioner. It's nice because I wanted to try these!

My mother bought me a surprise from Giant Tiger today:

Giant Tiger European Milk Chocolate! I didn't know they had their own chocolate! It's really written (C)2009 Giant Tiger Stores Limited on the back of the label... Can't wait to taste it ^^

Oh and...
...Dorothy helped me do my homeworks the other day ^^

Thursday, January 28, 2010

More mail + FOTD: Annabelle Cosmetics Glitter Studio Pigment in Aurora + Giveaway

Yey, I received my order from eBay today! I bought two sets of earrings from a store called "She Who Luvs 2 Shine 4 Less Jewelry". Both are simulated diamond sterling silver stud earrings. I've been looking a long time for the perfect fake diamond studs, and those were only around 11$... with free shipping! =D

Excuse the shitty lightning -_-


Onto my FOTD:

I was so thrilled to try my new (and limited-edition!) Glitter Studio Pigment in Aurora from Annabelle Cosmetics!
It's a shame the glitters don't show up well on camera! This is what makes the beauty of the product... ARGH -_-


Face
CoverGirl Tanfastic Bronzer - Soleil 315
CoverGirl Cheekers Blush - ? (the label has been torned)

Eyes
Joe Fresh Duo Concealer - Light (used a as primer)
Annabelle Cosmetics Glitter Studio Pigment in Aurora
Maybelline Unstoppable Eyeliner - Onyx
Maybelline Lash Stiletto mascara - Very Black

Lips
Mary Kay NouriShine Lip Gloss - Pink Diamonds 


I would have love to show you the glitters in this pigment... well it's called Slitter Studio Pigment, so yeah... but even in real life, there is less glitters than what I was expecting. But anyway, there's a good color pay-off. I'm pretty happy with it (=

This is the first time I'm using a concealer as a primer, and it does seem to work wonders! The pigment only creased a little at the end of the day.

The gorgeous Sharlene from *I-Lashes is having a giveaway!


REMINDER: there is only 2 days left to enter my giveaway for a chance to win a Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion!

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

I've got mail (more Annabelle goodies) + mySkin.com + FOTD

Here is what I got by mail today:

Frebruary issue of Allure (a little late...) with the gorgeous Beyoncé gracing the cover

The people from Marcelle and Annabelle Cosmetics are so sweet! They sent me more goodies to try and review, so expect lots of FOTD and reviews in my upcoming posts (=


Here is what I received:

Marcelle Hydra-C 24H Moisturizing Gel-Cream (could it cure my dry skin?)

Annabelle Makeup Pro Blush Brush A-12 (I hate it when Blogger turns my picture upside down!)

Annabelle Le Gloss Lip Shine in Nectar Lush

Annabelle Cosmetics Rouge Velours Lipstick in Rose Sorbet 120

Annabelle Cosmetics Glitter Studio Pigment in Aurora (limited edition!)

The blush brush is soooooo soft, and the Glitter Pigment looks amazing. I'm so excited to try all of those products!

I received an email from someone from mySkin.com asking me if I'd be interested in a partnership with them.

What is mySkin.com?
Scientific, unbiased advice on what skin care products would work best for you; backed by real people’s experiences.
 Get FREE recommendations for what would work for your skin from over 150,000 skincare products across all brands and all retailers. The recommendation engine, called Just Like Me (JLM)™, is powered by patent pending technology developed by leading dermatologists, plastic surgeons and cosmetic pharmacologists.
They gave me an exclusive code to allow me to create an account,which I did, quite excited. The first thing you have to do when you sign up is telling them characteristics that define your skin: genetics, lifestyle, diet, skin concerns (like acne, eczema, anti aging).Then they ask you to tell them about products you use and how they make your skin feel. Your skin profile will be scientifically examine and products you have used and their ingredients, helping them to give you an honest, unbiased recommandation.The interesting part is that you have access o your virtual shelf, where Below are products you use and recommendations on products that would work better for you based on your skin profile and usage experiences of real people just like you.

Overall, this website looks very unique and interesting. I added their  blidget on my sidebar, if you're curious. Feel free to ask me for an invite code, if you are interested (=

Finally, onto my FOTD:


I look retarded on this one xD


Face
CoverGirl Tanfastic Bronzer - Soleil 315
CoverGirl Cheekers Blush - ? (the label has been torned)

Eyes
mark. I-Mark Custom Pick Eye Shadow in Nomadic
Maybelline Expert Wear Eye Shadow Singles - Vanilla 10 (used as highlighter)
Maybelline Unstoppable Eyeliner - Onyx
Maybelline Lash Stiletto mascara - Very Black

Lips
Avon Smooth Minerals Lipstick SPF 15 - Crystal Coral

So, can you see something on my lids, besides glitters? NO. This eyeshadow is supposed to be GOLD. I hate those mark. eyeshadows, really! They make me wnat to throw them away... what a waste of money! ARGGGHH X_X
  
REMINDER: enter my giveaway for a chance to win a Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion!